1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
Model | Sovereign | 245 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |